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James Madison University

2001

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Integrating Traditional Research-Journal Based Sources With Trade And Web-Based Sources In Coursework, Kathy E. Clarke, Harry L. Reif Dr. Jan 2001

Integrating Traditional Research-Journal Based Sources With Trade And Web-Based Sources In Coursework, Kathy E. Clarke, Harry L. Reif Dr.

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Due to the rapidly changing nature of telecommunications, it is challenging to be able to introduce timely topics into this curriculum. At the same time, educators are challenged with preparing students to function in the workplace where change is a given, as on average workers spend an average of 9.25 hours per week looking for or analyzing data [4]. Initiatives to keep instruction relevant and prepare students to be information literate mandate that students be able to discover, digest, and put into context new information about technologies. This skill is developed and enhanced through the use of research projects. This …